Wednesday January 20, 1999 - Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning pregnenolone is correct?

A. Pregnenolone is available by prescription only.
B. The FDA has recently approved pregnenolone for the treatment of arthritis.
C. Pregnenolone is not produced by the body and must be obtained through the diet.
D. Pregnenolone affects serotonin and norepinephrine receptors in the CNS.
E. Pregnenolone is a key intermediate in the production of steroids in the body.
 
 

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